Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1887-09-07
UNCLE TOMS HEIRESS.

UNCLE TOMS HEIRESS.
''WrI, here I, Is, mother, in black
arI WLlte-Ju invitation tIum Uuc.e
Tom go spend a few weeks at the
Tie. rHts.' And Kate Clifton handed
the letter 90 Ler mother.
"~laI YOU 20, katIe:'
"G-." Kate dark eyes grew brII-
EJlJ- "NLy, 1 would not miss II for
tire world. IL IS such fun To watch
Cousin Clara, and see how she tri To
please Uncle Tom, agreeing with all
ue SAYS. and 2. ds,s him always, for he
cru,U.IICts even his own expressed
opinions, and then, when Clara IONS
Iu. Ip tells her for yuCe TO lave mind
ut ley own. She expects TO be his
le.resS, and IS Try lu- very hard TO Sc
Cure the money, but 10 IS wasting much
Of her Young lie, and 10 me II seems
SD p.Ju. not To act ones self. But yet
DO -at SO much enjoyment out Of il
ALL"
.'Wru, 90 and comfort him all you
cam. klue. Even with his odd ways
auE peculiar disposition he has always
been q good brother 20 me. I received
this letter from hlm yesterday, contain
u- draft for SOU. He SAID: II
LNt.e comes, she may want some new
clothes. ''
''u- WAS kind. mother, but 1 need
nothing except my utve, As my ward
robe is lu good cuudItIyu- lie never
Lhes waiting, So father can send a teIe-
gram to-day and l Will start tomorrow
morning. Plenty of time to pack my
trunk tins afternoon
Kate left ON the early train, arrived
q. the close OF q beautiful autumn day,
found her urn.e's carriage in waiting,
aud was asking John, the driver, as
that G.gul-lIy held the carriage door
open. II they were all well at the
Heights, when she saw through the fast
gathering twilight her uncle on the
back seat.
You good uncle" said Kate, etc
come and meet mel I am 50 glad %
see you. Do you think the parrot will
know Ueg'
after YOU have set Us all crazy with
your wh.>JlIug I suppose she Will, "
laughed Uncle Tom.
John was putting the handsome bays
ut their best pace, and they were nearly
home when Uncle Tom said:
CLARA does not know You are com
ing; wont she look g,um:"
'Uuc.e Toul You ought to have
told herl l know she will be displeased
and wont care To Sc me. y
''WelI, the Heights are mine Just a
present; I think 1 have right TO choOs'
my own company"
Miss Clara came TO the door as th,
carriage drove up, but she could 10
conceal her annoyance when she saw
kate's bright, happy face.
You did not expect me, Cousin
Clara, but here 1 am for quite loni
visit. And / am 50 glad TO see yOu
aI.' giving Ler cousin IN afectionau
kiss.
Throw OF your wraps here, Katie,
said uncle Tom, Is they entered tn
library. These October evenings ar
quite cool; l Will have a lire in you
room"
The stoves are not up" saId Clara
"Neyer mind the stoves; there IS
nice fireplace, which Is much better,
answered her uncle. ''IIere you, Dick,
calling a boy, put TIRE IN Miss Gill
tons rOOm,"
The order was soon cbeyed, althoug
Miss Clara strongly objected.
Now for supper, hatlei are 20
quite readyt'
,'IT you mean In appetite, I am quit
ready, uncle.
Kate gave a merry whistle as sh
passed the pGrvJ. : cage IN the dining
ing room and laughed when the parro
called Katie. Katie"
You dear old Poll, to remember N
so IousI''
s.Who could forget such crazy bag
carePn said her uncle. "Can yOu pla
the banjo now, or have you given II u
for the piano, which IS more refine
and IadyIikeg Clara IS practicing, an
PLAYS IN "A very artistic manner
s'Weu. Uncle Tom, must be trutl
ful-yOu Will admit that-so do pla
the banjo. uncle, much better than Il
piano, although l practice the piar
more; but when l take the banjo ca
play Just TO suit ne.
I'VE VIII see, !" said uncle ION, 'f'
1 Ike your music, Katie.
s.Tle old banjo Is all out OF Joint;
suppose no one has touched 1t since
was here 50 long ago"
- will get It, said Uncle Tor
leaving the room. perhaps We ca
patch It up little"
He soon came back and handed Ka
box.
Kate. lifting a banjo from the ca wi
sparklIng eyes. ON, il Is lOvelyl and
know II must be full of muslcl'
Kate's voice was rich, full al
sweet. ~ home voice." uncle To
called il, and 1t seemed so good to Ia
her with him agam-hls little WI
Katie he always called her. But
course cara was to be his mistrei
sh, was an orphan, and Lad been
care tor SO long.
Tie evening seemed all too short
Uncle Tom.
The next morning was dark ana rair
and Is Kate entered the library
noticed how diugy It looked. The pap
bal been on for many years, the cell
SMOKY, the furniture SCARED and woI
TN air-tight stove did not make 1t 10
more cheerful, only doing duty I
warmth.
s-"Good morning, Uncle Tom," S:
Kate. What n poky old room!"
"a what?" said Uncle Tom, sco'
ing. ,,o,.
s.I.et me hx It up. 50 that you can ha